Walmart has a fantastic deal on an entry-level Asus gaming monitor right now. While supplies last--and it has already sold out once--this Asus Tuf 23.8-inch gaming monitor is only $79. This particular model normally goes for $149, so you're getting quite the deal.

Asus TUF 23.8" 1080p Gaming Monitor $79 (was $149)

Specifications:

• 23.8-inch IPS display
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 165Hz refresh rate
• 1ms response time
• AMD FreeSync
• Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur
• Built-in speakers
• Ports: HDMI (x2), DisplayPort

If you're in the market for a gaming monitor with 1080p resolution, this 23.8-inch Asus TUF monitor has solid features for the price, especially since it's nearly 50% off at the moment.

It has an IPS panel, supports refresh rates of up to 165Hz, and offers response times of 1ms thanks to Asus' motion blur technology.

Other notable features include built-in speakers and three connectivity ports: two HDMI and one DisplayPort.

It'd be a challenge to find a more capable monitor for less than $79 right now.

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Walmart has nice deals on a few other Asus gaming monitors right now, too. If you'd prefer a curved monitor, you can buy a 24-inch curved Asus monitor with similar specs for $100 (was $169).

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One of the most famous voice actors working today, Hank Azaria, has published an op-ed for The New York Times in which he discusses artificial intelligence, including his fears about the technology and his optimism for how it could be used in a positive way.

Azaria--known for voicing The Simpsons characters like Moe, Chief Wiggum, Lenny, Superintendent Chalmers, and Comic Book Guy--said AI-generated voices can have "enough little things askew" to convince people "there's something missing." He said it's similar to how AI-generated faces in video may look believable to a degree but aren't exactly perfect.

Hank Azaria voices Moe on The Simpsons, among many other characters.

Azaria said when he's recording lines for The Simpsons, he experiments with a few different things to find what works best. "I'll do a mad take, a glad take, a sad take, a deadpan take, one that's aggressive, one that's really in my feelings. It's hard to tell which one's going to work, but you can always tell in editing," he said.

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A member of the Ukrainian Special Forces UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicles) unit, Typhoon, says that gamers might be better-equipped to pilot drones in real-life conflict than you’d first think. The similarities between the likes of Call of Duty and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are admittedly slim, but where one has the ability to instantly retry failed attempts, the other has serious and deadly consequences.

Drones are being used by Russian and Ukrainian forces, humming ominously across the skies. On the face of it, piloting an uncrewed system like a drone might seem to bear a lot of resemblance to video games with their headsets and joystick-like control systems, but it gets far more complicated when you’re forced to take into account potential sabotage such as signal-jamming or attacks on your drone. Typhoon operators also need to consider the terrain and the real-time battlefield situation, as well as communicate and coordinate with command.

Speaking to Business Insider, members of Typhoon have said that, despite the massively heightened stakes in conflict, gamers sometimes possess more transferable skills than you might assume. “People might think flying a military drone is like playing Call of Duty, until they realize there’s no restart option,” an operator says. In Call of Duty, players can equip the Breacher Drone, which is a pocket-sized drone that flies in a straight line until it either collides with something or detects an enemy and explodes.

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Last year, Final Fantasy XIV players celebrated the release of Dawntrail, the game's first major expansion since 2021. And while a fresh expansion isn't on the immediate horizon, there is new content coming to the game in late March with the arrival of Patch 7.2, Seekers of Eternity.

Producer and Director Naoki "Yoshi P" Yoshida laid out the upcoming additions during a livestream in Japan, but Square Enix has helpfully shared the highlights. There will be additional main scenario quests, as well as a new dungeon called The Underkeep, a fresh raid called The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Tier, a new trail called Recollection--which can be played on normal or extreme--and Hells' Kier, an Unreal Trial that will pit players against one of the Four Lords: Suzaku.

Promotional art for Final Fantasy XIV: Seekers of Eternity.

From there, players can blast out into space in Cosmic Exploration as they discover uncharted stars to find new resources for crafting. Players also have the option of exploring a mysterious island called Occult Crescent, which is inhabited by residents who will do almost anything to protect its secrets.

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Bethesda's partnership with the band Imagine Dragons adds another layer with a forthcoming real-world space launch, as the Starfield song, "Children of Sky (A Starfield Song)," will be transmitted from the surface of the Moon back to Earth as part of Lonestar's Freedom Mission launch on February 26.

"Our goal is to inspire the next generation of kids to be excited about the future of space and technology, which is why we chose 'Children of the Sky' as the first song in history to be broadcast from the Moon," Lonestar investor Ryan Micheletti said.

The lyrics seem to riff on the themes and ideas from the sci-fi game.

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It's the start of the weekend in Destiny 2, and like clockwork, Xur has set up shop once again in the Tower. With the start of the new Heresy episode, it's a good idea to pay a visit to the arms dealer to see if he has any Exotic or legendary-class gear that can synergize with all of the new weapons that have been introduced. For more on Heresy, you can also check out these tips for the best builds for your Guardian during the new episode and how the new Nether activity works. Here's a closer look at what Xur has for sale this weekend.

This week, Xur is offering the Exotic weapon catalysts for Coldheart and Sturm, and for Exotic armor, Hunters can pick up Khepri's Sting; Titans can grab Antaeus Wards; and Warlocks can buy Vesper of Radius. If you're looking for Exotic weapons, Xur has Hawkmoon, Arbalest, Coldheart, and D.A.R.C.I this week. He's also shifting the Exotic vehicle, The Xurfboard, instead of his usual Exotic class item.

The Anataeus Wards in particular are worth grabbing for Titans, as they roll at a huge 69 total value, with good values in resilience, strength, and recovery. The Vesper of Radius for Warlocks also has a 30-roll in recovery, meaning healing in the Nether activity is going to be improved with this Exotic equipped.

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In just a few weeks, Yu-Gi-Oh fans in the West will finally get to play some of the Game Boy games that were originally exclusive Japan. Konami's highly anticipated Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection releases for Nintendo Switch and PC on February 27. The compilation includes 14 Yu-Gi-Oh games released from 1998-2003 for Game Boy, GBC, and GBA. Nintendo Switch physical edition preorders are available at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target for $50. Inside the box, you'll find a Secret Rare Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection $50

Each physical edition includes one of two Quarter Century Secret Rare Harpie's Feather Duster cards.

Here's the full list of games, all of which originally released on Game Boy (GB), Game Boy Color (GBC), or Game Boy Advance (GBA). We marked the games that are new to North America.

• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters (1998, GB) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 2: Dark Duel Stories (1999, GBC) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Capsule GB (2000, GBC) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Dark Duel Stories (2000, GBC)
• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelists (2000, GBC) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh Dungeon Dice Monsters (2001, GBA)
• Yu-Gi-Oh The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001, GBA)
• Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters 6: Expert 2 (2001, GBA) - New
• Yu-Gi-Oh The Sacred Cards (2002, GBA)
• Yu-Gi-Oh Reshef of Destruction (2003, GBA)
• Yu-Gi Oh Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (2003, GBA)

Five of the 14 games in the Early Days Collection are getting North American releases for the first time.

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters was the franchise's first big hit and the only entry to release on original Game Boy. The series really hit its stride on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance in the early 2000s. Remarkably, all 14 games were released within a five-year window from 1998 to 2003.

Even more remarkably, that's not even all of the Yu-Gi-Oh games that released during that time. The Early Days Collection contains the first 14 Yu-Gi-Oh handheld games, but Konami also developed several console for PlayStation, GameCube, and PlayStation 2 in the late '90s and early 2000s.

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If you're looking forward to the Early Days Collection, you can bide the time with a couple of recent Yu-Gi-Oh anime Blu-ray releases. The original Yu-Gi-Oh movie received a steelbook edition last September, and Amazon has it marked down from $30 to $25. In December, Yu-Gi-Oh Bonds Beyond Time also received the steelbook treatment. Amazon has an even better deal on this one, as you can grab the $30 release for only $21.

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The new episode of Destiny 2, Heresy, brings with it tons of new ways to get loot and rank up throughout the next several weeks' worth of activities, but looking at the two vendors can be a little complicated. Here's how to get rewards from both the Shaping Slab and the Tome of Want in Destiny 2 Episode Heresy, as well as how to obtain and use a new material, Essence of Desire.

How to use the Shaping Slab

The Path of Resolve Shaping Slab is found in the HELM inside of Eris Morn's apartment in the back corner. This stone monolithic structure is basically the season's vendor for Heresy. Turning in Engrams for the season, unlocking rewards, and increasing reputation with this vendor is all done here.

The key new features of this vendor are Runic Enhancement and the Mysterium. Runic Enhancement is basically a reward path that is unlocked using Sigil Shards earned from Nether activities that give players additional benefits while inside Heresy activities, including Nether runs. These buffs and changes to gameplay include additional healing options, increasing Sigil Shard drops from any sources, and the ability to deal more damage. The Enhancement Level of the Shaping Slab determines the maximum power of runes that can be slotted into the enhancements and is increased for every two reputation ranks earned. So the more levels players have at the Shaping Slab, the more Runic Enhancements they can slot in. Runic Enhancements can also be changed during a Nether run at any time. Find a green glowing skull icon and interact with it to slot in different Runic Enhancements.

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If you've started playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and you noticed how much freedom of choice you're given, you may also think it seems reminiscent of earlier Elder Scrolls games. According to Kingdom Come 2 senior designer Ondřej Bittner, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion were both major influences for the game.

Bittner told GamesRadar that he favors Morrowwind over Oblivion, but both titles made an impact on the creative team behind Kingdom Come 2.

"Most of our designers are in their mid 30s--like, 30s to 40s--so these games had a huge impact on us," noted Bittner. He went on to explain that Kingdom Come 2's aversion to making side quests readily available at every turn was a deliberate choice inspired by those Elder Scrolls games.

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Avowed game director Carrie Patel has discussed Obsidian's effort to "make everything intentional" in the RPG, and that meant not simply following other fantasy tropes but instead crafting the game to stand on its own. Among other things, this means there was no rule for Avowed that said dwarves had to have a Scottish accent like they do in lots of other fantasy media.

"With all our games, and certainly with the lore of Pillars, we want to make everything intentional," Patel said in an interview with Xbox. "Dwarves don't need to have Scottish accents just because they do in other fantasy settings, and elves don't need to all speak with Received Pronunciation."

Instead, Patel said an intentional effort was made to focus on "stripping back those tropes" for Avowed to stand out.

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Fanatical has launched a new bundle of PC games--all redeemable on Steam--in support of charity, and for just a few bucks, you can pick up dozens of wholesome titles while also supporting mental health initiatives. The Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2025 is just $15 for 27 games, and amongst some all-time classics, you're also getting a few recent releases as well.

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Since this is a charity bundle, a portion of all bundle purchases is donated to Safe In Our World, and you can increase your pledge beyond $15 if you feel like giving more. Safe in Our World advocates for mental health awareness and treatment in the video game industry and community. So not only are you getting a bunch of great games at a great deal, you're also aiding a good cause.

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Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is finally in the hands of players who paid for early access, and one of the 4X strategy game's weirder bugs has already been discovered. During Age transitions, players can hear weird noises, some of which sound like coughing, when picking a new civilization to play as.

One of the biggest changes Civilization 7 makes to the series' core formula is that playthroughs are split into three Ages. Players pick a new civilization to control at the start of each new Age. A piece of music plays in the background as players do this, but fans quickly started hearing weird audio as they did this and discussed their findings on Reddit. There was speculation that some unintentional sounds made their way into the orchestral music track already, but the Civilization 7 support website revealed the actual issue.

"During an Age Transition, players might hear strange noises. This is likely due to the audio from the Main Menu being played over Age Transition screens," a support page explains. "This means you may hear short voice lines, shuffling around, and general idle noises while on the Age Transition menu."

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Doom Anthology - 6 Games / BFG Replica Collectible / Steelbook Case

$35 (was $80) for PlayStation or Nintendo Switch

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With Doom: The Dark Ages releasing May 15, now's a great time to replay the series. If you're looking to do just that, you may want to check out the deals on last year's Doom Anthology for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Doom Anthology released in October for $80, but you can snag it for over 50% off at Woot and Amazon.

Doom Anthology Deals

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The Halloween Trilogy 4K Blu-ray is currently on sale for one of its best prices ever. Typically sold for $80, right now you can add it to your collection for just $34.49. That matches the pricing we saw around Black Friday, and it’s among the best prices we’ve seen since February 2024. It’s also packed with bonus features--so even if you’ve seen the films a thousand times, there’s a bunch of exclusive (and bloody) clips for you to enjoy.

Halloween Trilogy 4K Blu-ray $34.49 (was $80)

This collection gets you 4K Blu-ray and digital versions of Halloween, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends. It’s also packed with bonus features, though note that these are offered in standard 1080p and not UHD. Amazon is running this as a limited-time deal, meaning you should check it out soon if you’re interested as it’ll likely expire soon. The Halloween Trilogy Blu-ray is also on sale for $22 (was $30).

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Each film in the trilogy comes with its own set of bonus features. Here’s a look at what you’ll find:

• Halloween: Deleted and extended scenes
• Halloween Kills: Extended cut, deleted scenes, gag reel
• Halloween Ends: Extended scenes, deleted scenes

Additionally, you’ll get to go behind the scenes of each film with various interviews of the cast and crew members.

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Sea of Thieves players should be wary when Season 15 launches on February 20, as two new megalodons will be creeping in the waters. But should pirates be able to take down these fearsome sea creatures, they'll have new spots in the game's world to sell their megalodon meat.

Season 15, titled "Wild Things," expands the Hunter's Call trading company, which offers rewards and gold in exchange for fish, cooked meat, and other items. The company's vendors are scattered around the sea in tiny, lonely Seaposts, but Season 15 will incorporate them into the game's seven Outposts, according to a Sea of Thieves blog post.

The new megalodon variants are the Feared Redmaw and Barnacled Dread, with an X post from the Sea of Thieves account sharing a look at a megalodon covered in what appear to be yellow and purple crystals. The blog post states that these megalodons have "devastating new abilities" that will challenge even the most experienced buccaneers.

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Jujutsu Kaisen his one of the most popular anime of recent years, and if you've been waiting to check it out, you'll want to check out Amazon's sale on multiple Jujutsu Kaisen Blu-rays on sale, including the sought-after Limited Edition versions that come with several neat extras. These normally retail for $100, but you can pick them up starting at $40.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part One Limited Edition $40 (was $100)

The first season of the show is divided up into two Blu-ray releases. Part one contains the first 12 episodes, which introduces you to this strange world where negative energy turns into supernatural beings called Curses who want to harm humans. A special group of super-powered humans called Jujutsu Sorcerers battle these evil spirits, including protagonist Yuji Itadori and several of his classmates.

Along with the first 13 episodes, the Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part One Limited Edition Blu-ray also comes with collectible art cards, a Jujutsu Times booklet, Anime Juju Sanpo booklet, and a CD soundtrack.

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The Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part Two Limited Edition Blu-ray continues the story with episodes 12-24, and has a similar spread of extras, including its own set of exlsusive art cards and a second soundtrack CD. Both of these boxsets come with a few extras on the disc as well, as you can watch "clean" versions of the opening and closing credit sequences.

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The standard editions of Jujutsu Kaisen's first season are also available, so if you feel like saving a few bucks and skipping out on the physical extras, then you can pick up this impressively animated anime at an affordable price. Part One is available for $18.50, while Part Two is $18. These normally cost $45 each, so this is quite a good deal. You can also pick up the prequel movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0 at a discount, as Amazon has this listed for $22.40 (was $35).

• Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part One -- $18.50 ($45)
• Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part One Limited Edition -- $40 ($100)
• Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part Two -- $18 ($45)
• Jujutsu Kaisen: Season One Part Two Limited Edition -- $50 ($100)
• Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie -- $22.40 ($35)

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

While the Blu-rays listed above will catch you up on the anime's first season and its prequel movie, the second season is also available on Blu-ray. Like the first season, the Jujustu Season Two has been broken up into two parts. Part one is available now for $30 (was $40) and covers the Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arcs, while part two covers The Shibuya Incident arc and is available to preorder ahead of its March 18 release.

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Krafton has revealed a new name and more details for its first-ever PUBG spin-off. PUBG: Blindspot, which was previously known as Project Arc when it was revealed in 2024, is a top-down shooter launching in beta on Steam later this month.

Blindspot is a 5v5 tactical shooter that aims to offer a blend of strategy and shooting from a top-down perspective. The mission in the game is to break into a crypt inside a building to install an item called a Decrypter. Players use things like grenade launchers and explosive hammers to crush the building's walls to get into the crypt. Those on the defending team can set up barricades and other preventative measures to try to stop attackers from getting in.

"PUBG: Blindspot presents real-time line of sight shared with your teammates, which creates immediate, non-verbal cooperation, allowing you to experience fast-paced CQB combat with your teammates in real-time against actual players," Krafton said.

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Nintendo is dropping Wario Land 4 on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on February 14. The weird Game Boy Advance platformer sees the gassy antihero turning into Zombie Wario and Bouncy Wario--just a couple of the transformations--as he explores a golden pyramid for the riches inside.

Wario Land 4 originally debuted in 2001 as an early title for Game Boy Advance. It's actually the fifth mainline Wario platformer in the series when taking into account Virtual Boy Wario Land. Additionally, Wario Land 4 arrived before the WarioWare franchise even existed.

In late 2011, Wario Land 4 was one of 10 Game Boy Advance titles given away as part of the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program. People who bought the handheld system in the first few months, before a huge price cut, ended up receiving 20 free downloadable games.

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With Super Bowl LIX on Sunday with the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, taking on the Philadelphia Eagles, all eyes are on New Orleans, with every sportsbook ready and waiting. There have already been some Madden 25 simulations from excited fans, but Mutant Football League wanted to take a stab at trying to predict the outcome.

While sadly the Superdome won't have death traps and allow powerbombs, Mutant Football League 2 has players covered. The simulation pitted the Karcass City Creeps against the Killadelphia Evils, with the Creeps taking the win. You can check the highlights below.

"In one of the bloodiest, most bone-crunching Mayhem Bowls to ever take place over, the Karcass City Creeps, led by future Hall of Maim quarterback, Hatrick Myhomies, beat the Wailen Hurtz lead Killadelphia Evils in a game that bled into overtime," the company said via press release.

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Artificial intelligence continues to be a major talking point in the world of video games and beyond, and now the top boss at GTA parent company Take-Two has chimed in with his thoughts. Strauss Zelnick said in an interview that artificial intelligence will be embraced as a digital tool to assist humans and that employment numbers will go up long-term as a result.

"Artificial intelligence is an oxymoron; there's no such thing. Machine learning... machines don't learn," he told GI.biz. "Those are convenient ways to explain to human beings what looks like magic. The bottom line is that these are digital tools and we've used digital tools forever."

He added: "I have no doubt that what is considered AI today will help make our business more efficient and help us do better work, but it won't reduce employment."

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